Nikolas Badminton is a well-known futurist speaker, consultant, author, media producer, and executive advisor. He is the Chief Futurist at Futurist.com and a Fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. With over 30 years of experience in technology and future exploration, Nikolas has worked with major organisations like NASA, Google, Microsoft, and the United Nations. He wrote the book "Facing Our Futures," which was included in JP Morgan’s 2023 Summer Reading List. As a speaker, Nikolas has inspired many at over 300 companies, encouraging leaders to adopt futurist thinking and develop skills that improve profitability and growth. His consulting includes strategic foresight services, training, and workshops for C-suite executives to help them integrate foresight into corporate planning and risk analysis. Nikolas leads the Futurist Think Tank, which helps organisations develop strategic foresight and explore future scenarios. He also mentors leaders to build connected, curious, and creative teams that embrace futures design and enhance strategic planning. His insights have appeared in various media outlets, including the BBC, VICE, and Forbes. Nikolas promotes a shift from "what is" to "what if," encouraging curiosity, courage, and creativity to improve organisational performance. He highlights the importance of sustainability and ethical decision-making in creating people-first organisations that can boost profitability. Nikolas is a key figure in futurism, known for his innovative approach to strategic foresight and his ability to inspire leaders to think creatively about the future, shaping the visions of impactful organisations and driving growth.
